Overview
This notice defines the end-of-sale and end-of-life timeline for selected Catalyst 6500 Series line cards. The last order date for the affected products was December 15, 2009. Support continued until the published last date of support.
Key Dates
The table below outlines the major lifecycle milestones associated with this announcement:
| Milestone | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement Date | Date this lifecycle notice was issued | December 15, 2008 |
| End-of-Sale Date | Last day the products could be ordered | December 15, 2009 |
| Last Ship Date | Final shipment date, subject to lead time | March 16, 2010 |
| End of Software Maintenance Releases | Last date final software maintenance or bug fixes were released | December 15, 2010 |
| End of Routine Failure Analysis | Last possible date for routine failure analysis | December 15, 2010 |
| End of New Service Attachment | Last date to start a new support contract | December 15, 2010 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | Last date to renew or extend service coverage | March 15, 2014 |
| Last Date of Support | Final date for all support and technical assistance | December 14, 2014 |
HW = Hardware; OS SW = Operating System Software; App. SW = Application Software
Affected Part Numbers
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description | Replacement Product Part Number | Replacement Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS‑X6148‑45AF | 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 RJ‑45 line card | WS‑X6148A‑45AF | 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 card with TDR |
| WS‑X6148‑45AF= | 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 RJ‑45 spare | WS‑X6148A‑45AF= | 48‑port PoE 802.3af 10/100 card with TDR spare |
| WS‑X6148‑GE‑45AF | 48‑port PoE 802.3af & ePoE 10/100/1000 GE card | WS‑X6148A‑GE‑45AF | 48‑port PoE 802.3af & ePoE 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frames |
| WS‑X6148‑GE‑45AF= | 48‑port PoE & ePoE 10/100/1000 GE spare | WS‑X6148A‑GE‑45AF= | 48‑port PoE & ePoE 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frames spare |
| WS‑X6148‑GE‑TX | 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE module, RJ‑45 | WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX | 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE w/Jumbo Frames |
| WS‑X6148‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE spare, RJ‑45 | WS‑X6148A‑GE‑TX= | 48‑port 10/100/1000 GE w/Jumbo Frames spare |
| WS‑X6148‑RJ‑45 | 48‑port 10/100 upgradable to voice, RJ‑45 | WS‑X6148A‑RJ‑45 | 48‑port 10/100 w/TDR, upgradable to PoE 802.3af |
| WS‑X6148‑RJ‑45= | 48‑port 10/100 upgradable spare | WS‑X6148A‑RJ‑45= | 48‑port 10/100 w/TDR, upgradable to PoE 802.3af spare |
Migration Options
A recommended upgrade path is to the X6148A line cards listed in the replacement column above. These provide improved features such as larger per‑port buffers and enhanced functionality compared with the affected modules. Trade‑in programs may be available to apply credit toward newer equipment, and refurbished units may be offered through authorized secondary inventory while supplies last prior to the last date of support.
Additional Notes
Service pricing and terms may change after the end‑of‑sale date. Lifecycle policies and warranty terms follow standard lifecycle documentation. Electronic notifications are available to stay informed of future lifecycle updates.
If required, please visit https://itmall.sale/.